2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes Blaine's Charmander #61
Charmander (Pokemon) · Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) · Common / Gym Leader Pokemon
Player
Charmander (Pokemon)
Set
Gym Heroes (Unlimited)
Year
2000
Card #
61/132
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears heavy toward bottom-right; corners show slight whitening; surface has potential micro-scratching based on photo lighting.
Category
Common / Gym Leader Pokemon
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast (WOTC)
Demand Level
Moderate - High demand for Charmander/Charizard related cards, but low scarcity for this specific common unlimited print.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25, PSA 7: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for raw 'Unlimited Blaine's Charmander 61/132' range from $1.25 to $5.50 depending on condition. PSA 8 copies recently sold for approx $45.
Description
A classic Wizards of the Coast era Pokémon card featuring Blaine's Charmander from the Gym Heroes expansion. The artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts Charmander in a dynamic pose against a volcanic background, marked with Blaine's signature Gym Leader logo on the bottom right of the character box.
Key Features
Wizards of the Coast era vintage; Ken Sugimori artwork; highly collectible Charmander evolution line card; iconic Gym Leader set branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font kerning for 2000 WOTC era; appropriate color saturation in the red fire energy symbols; legitimate Gym Leaders logo resolution. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; light corner wear visible on the front yellow borders; potential surface scuffing characteristic of non-sleeved storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), TCGPlayer (market leader for raw cards), or r/pkmntcgtrades.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, grading is not recommended unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10 candidate. Sell as part of a lot or via PWE (Plain White Envelope) to maximize profit margins on low-value singles.